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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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